Just six months after Dell released its Inspiron 1520, the computer maker on Thursday unveiled a slimmer update to the series with the Inspiron 1525.

The revamped notebooks weigh in 5.9 lbs, which is about a half a pound lighter than their predecessors. Pricing starts at $499, though add-ons could put that price closer to $1,000.

The 1525 is the first system to feature a built-in wireless USB, Dell said on its blog. It also features the addition of an HDMI port, and includes four USB ports, a FireWire port, and a 2.0-megapixel webcam above the screen.

Dell also added a PC-to-PC transfer, which will transfer personal settings and files to an online backup storage location for a fee. It will cover e-mail contacts and accounts, as well as digital music and photos, and will be loaded onto the 1525 prior to shipping.

Chloe Albanesius has been with PCMag.com since April 2007, most recently as Executive Editor for News and Features. Prior to that, she worked for a year covering financial IT on Wall Street for Incisive Media. From 2002 to 2005, Chloe covered technology policy for The National Journal's Technology Daily in Washington, DC. She has held internships at NBC's Meet the Press, washingtonpost.com, the Tate Gallery press office in London, Roll Call, and Congressional Quarterly. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from American University...
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